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1 Do you Wed Wkly to everyone on your parish roll? WEDNESDAY WEEKLY 15May 2013 CONTENTS Pgs 1-4 From the Bishops Office Wednesday Weekly is for every Anglican in this Diocese. Material for inclusion to Jo Mould by Tuesday 3pm. New items are marked with a red line or a Wednesday Weekly is available electronically under What s On on the PMC website and the Diocesan website. From the Bishops Office COMMISSIONING The Reverend Valerie Hoare will be commissioned as Priest in Charge of the Parish of Tamborine Mountain on Friday 7 th June at 7pm. The Archbishop has invited The Reverend Peter Moore to undertake the role of Area Dean in the Maranoa Deanery. Please pray for Peter as he commences this important ministry. APPOINTMENT Congratulations to The Rev d Richard Gowty who has been appointed Priest-in Charge of the Parish of Palmwoods on a part-time basis. We pray for Richard and for God s blessing on the Parish in the years ahead. INTERCESSIONS Please pray for: The Rev d Susan Crothers-Robertson; The Rev d Adam Lowe;James McKennay; Janice Shields; The Rev d Tom Hood and his wife, Joy; The Rev d Ivan Lahey; The Rev d Alan Lamb; David Johnstone (T mba hospital PCC); The Rev d Dianne Leitch; The Rev d Leon Rowe; Serena Chicco; Shannay Kollem Please notify The Reverend Ian Marshall, Chaplain to the Archbishop, Ph: or imarshall@anglicanbrisbane.org.au of anyone for whom prayers would be appreciated. The Ven. Gary Harch thanks everyone for their prayers over the last 4 months Pgs 5-7 Pgs 7-8 Pgs 9-10 ASC Pg 10 CSC Pg 11 DSC Pg 11 FSC Pgs Other Resources Pg 15 Parish Billboard Pg 16 Dates of interest MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES Expressions of interest are invited for the following Parishes. Please include a current CV and statement of ministry approach as well as ministry interests and strengths. A copy of the parish profiles can be found on the Diocesan Website. Western Region (to Bishop Rob ph: or rwnolan@anglicanbrisbane.org.au). Jandowae St George St Bart s Toowoomba Boonah-Harrisville Northern Region (to Bishop Jonathan ph or jholland@anglicanbrisbane.org.au Stafford Southern Region (to Bishop Alison ph or southernbishop@anglicanbrisbane.org.au) Robina Mudgeeraba Carindale 1

2 Synod Preparations ATTENTION SYNOD REPRESENTATIVES: Pre-study for Synod Hopefully all Synod Reps have received s regarding the two studies that have been prepared one to do in Deanery groupings before Synod, and one at Synod in the break-out groups. The 2 studies are engaging in the dialogue around Asylum Seekers and Refugees, in relation to the launch at Synod of the Study Guide Asylum seekers and refugees: Scriptural, theological and ethical approaches by the Social Responsibilities Committee Research Unit. Area Deans are organising the study session for their particular Deanery; however, we will publicise all session dates throughout the Diocese to enable maximum participation. Synod reps, the first pre-study will be mailed to you next week, and will also be available electronically. The study to be done at Synod will be included in your Synod papers. Both will be on the web as well (PMC and SRC). All inquiries to PMC. PARKING IN CATHEDRAL SQUARE CAR PARK ON FRIDAY 21 JUNE 2013 All Day Parking from 5.00 am to midnight Cost $25.00 (with pre-paid and validated voucher) No overnight parking permitted. One Entry/Exit only Evening Parking from 4.00 pm to midnight - Cost $10.00 (with pre-paid and validated voucher) No overnight parking permitted. One Entry/Exit only OBTAINING YOUR PREPAID VOUCHER ($25 OR $10) Order by 27 th May from Mrs Jan Reid at St Martin s House Reception. You can make prior arrangements for the pickup of pre-ordered vouchers by phoning Jan on Only pre-ordered vouchers will be available on the day. ARCHBISHOPS FLOOD APPEAL 2013 THE ARCHBISHOP S FLOOD APPEAL BALANCE AS OF $196,698 To make a donation go to For funding applications go to - Anglican-Roman Catholic Clergy Day MAY 29 Refer Ad Clerum The Right Reverend Stephen Pickard, Assistant Bishop in Canberra will explore the topic Slow Church Coming: Anglican Polity and Authority in Ecumenical Perspective. Please make every effort to attend and to also bring along as many people as you can from your parish to give expression to the good relations enjoyed by Anglicans and Roman Catholics in the three dioceses. RSVP to Ann Joseph ajoseph@anglicanbrisbane.org.au From the Director of Professional Standards PROFESSIONAL ETHICS FOR CLERGY The Office of Professional Standards is offering to all clergy the opportunity to attend a session in Professional Ethics for Clergy. The sessions will be conducted by Ms Robin Purvis a social worker in private practice. Sessions will be conducted across the Diocese and the first three sessions have been arranged see below: DATE TIME LOCATION Thursday 30 May Thursday 4 July 9.30 to to The Church of the Holy Spirit, 1036 Moggill Road, Kenmore St John the Baptist, 171 Oxford Street, Bulimba All clergy are welcome to attend there is no cost and morning tea will be provided. Further sessions will be announced after Synod. 2

3 From the Cathedral A MEDITATIVE COMMUNION SERVICE Tuesday 21 May, 6.00pm, St John s Cathedral. Do you need some time out? Some peace and quiet? Are you seeking a new expression of church? Then come along next Tuesday, 21 May, at 6pm. There will be an optional meditation of 20 minutes from about 5:30pm. From the silence emerges the life of the community: we chant, break bread, and share a simple meal. LUNCH WITH KATE HIGGINS - SOLOMON ISLANDS Kate Higgins, Anglican Overseas Aid representative in Solomon Islands who is working on the "Keeping Women Safe from Harm" initiatives, will be in Brisbane on Monday 29 July. Kate has very kindly offered to meet with people interested in the church s work in Solomon Islands and to update us on what s happening. A lunchtime meeting in the Darnell Room in St Martin s House (next to St John s Cathedral) is being organised; specific details will be advised closer to the time. Early expressions of interest in attending would be very much appreciated; please your interest to the Cathedral Council (cathedralcouncil@stjohnscathedral.com.au). Information about Kate's work is available from anglicanoverseasaid.org.au/our-work/solomonislands/gender-based-violence-2. From RSCM qld@rscmaustralia.org.au VOCAL SESSIONS The Royal School of Church Music (RSCM) presents Singing Technique for Choristers, Church and School Conductors and Cantors three sessions on Thursday nights May 16, 23 and 30. Improve your voice with singers, speech therapists and voice teachers Ron Morris and Kathryn Morton in workshops which include the anatomy of the voice, singer s posture, accent method and choral singing. Cost: $30. For further information and registration forms qld@rscmaustralia.org.au or visit the website CHURCH NOTICES- FESTIVAL OF GREAT HYMNS The Festival of Great Hymns returns again this year - a fantastic opportunity for you to experience the hymn singing traditions of the past. Join over 70 singers from the St John s and St Stephen s Cathedral Choirs to sing in a spectacular event on Sunday June 23 at St. John s Cathedral. Simply attend the rehearsal on Thursday June 20 th at St Stephen s Cathedral Choir Room from 7:30-9:30 pm and then come and sing on Sunday at St John s from 1: pm (Festival is at 3:00 pm). Cost is $15 per singer (there is an additional $5 for those wanting to join us for a light dinner on Sunday night). For further information and registration forms qld@rscmaustralia.org.au or visit the website WORKING WITH CHURCH SOUND SYSTEMS RSCM Queensland (Royal School of Church Music) presents a session on a topic of interest to all on Thursday, May 23 from 7.30 pm 9.30 pm at St. Andrew s Lutheran Church, 25 Wickham Tce (cnr Ann & Wharf Sts) Spring Hill. Cost is $10.00 per person. Please register for the event by ing RSCM. You may pay by internet transfer(anfin, BSB , Account Number please be sure to include Sound followed by your surname as the reference.) mailed cheque(rscm Queensland, P.O Box 7254, Hemmant QLD 4174) or on the night. In this session, audio engineer and producer, Darien Nagle, will talk through some of the common issues in working with church sound systems. Topics covered will include, What are we trying to achieve?, Basic system components, Analogue and digital systems, Understanding feedback, Top 5 tips and tricks. There ll be plenty of time for questions and interactivity during the session and it will be suitable for all involved with church sound systems. 3

4 From The Australian Hymn Book Pty Ltd NEW HYMN COMPETITION - CALL FOR ENTRIES The Australian Hymn Book Pty Ltd is delighted to announce its first international hymn competition as part of its work of gathering the finest congregational songs for its growing Together in Song collection. The competition has two entry levels, either of which may be selected by an individual competitor: General and Specific. Level 1: General The General Level competition is seeking texts that re-imagine Pauline theological emphases / allusions / metaphors / images, expressing them as song texts that are accessible to, and understood by, twenty-first century worshippers. Level 2: Specific Pauline Text(s) Focus This competition level is planned to focus on Pauline texts, which deal with Paul's notion that believers must experience a crucifixion or death of their old selves, before they can be fully reconciled with God. The aim of this part of the competition is to elicit faith-based responses to one or other of the quoted texts. Each response will form a story. The story should (a) unpack the meaning of the text and (b) convey a sense of why the text is important to the author. Texts for Consideration: * 1 Corinthians 2.2 *Galatians 6.14 *Romans 6.6 *Colossians 3.3 CONDITIONS and further details available From SSA SPIRITUALITY DAY Creative Ways of Exploring our Spirituality Society of the Sacred Advent, 18 Petrie Street, Ascot Saturday 25 th May between 10:00am and 3:00pm. will be conducted by The Reverend Dr Murray and Leanne Harvey. Please ring for details. A REFLECTION DAY Companions on the Way led by the Rev d Val Graydon Wednesday the 5 th June from 9.30am 3.00pm at the SSA Sisters property, 261 Anduramba Rd Crows Nest. Val is the former Archdeacon of the West and is currently Associate Priest of St Luke s Toowoomba. Please ring Brisbane or Crows Nest for details. From Clergy Spouses SUGGESTED FORMAT FOR CLERGY SPOUSE BIOGRAPHIES Name Birthplace Place/s where spent most of childhood Honours/degrees/qualifications etc Secondary school/s University/teachers college/nursing school etc Occupations parent/grandparent/home work/parish work/schoolteacher etc etc Spouse or if widowed please name deceased spouse Parishes Special talents! Any other biographical details you would like to add Contact details: Di Best, 11/2 Workshops Street Brassall, 4305 Qld Ph: , mob dibest@bigpond.com 4

5 . Parish and Other Mission Agencies Commission WHAT A GREAT IDEA! St Lukes Toowoomba have added a link to Angligreen's website. What a great idea! Could your parish consider doing the same? WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY JUNE 5. Angligreen Liturgical resources, information and activity suggestions can be used June 2 or June 9 ANGLIGREEN RESOURCE FOR WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY AVAILABLE NOW Angligreen has produced a resource pack for Sunday 2 June (the nearest Sunday to World Environment Day), World Environment Day itself (5 June) and its surrounding week. This includes: background and Information about the 2013 UN World Environment Day theme (Think.Eat.Save); some liturgical resources; suggestions for Sermon starters or Small Group Discussions; and suggestions for other Church activities on or around World Environment Day. For other helpful resources also go the new website ECUMENICAL PRAYER FOR WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY (Taize style with candles) Wednesday 5 June, 5.30 pm at St Luke's Anglican Church, Toowoomba - a TEEN (Toowoomba Ecumenical Environment Network) initiative. From Bible360 Project Officer: The Rev d Adam Lowe After numerous requests following on from Bible360: TRAINING FOR SMALL GROUP FACILITATORS The first of these workshops, last Saturday, was a huge success. Register now for Toowoomba TOOWOOMBA: Saturday June 29 9am 4.30pm St Bart s Anglican Church (103 Stenner Street, Middle Ridge) Registration costs $30 per person, or $20 per person for groups of at least five people. To book, visit: and look for the Small Group Facilitation events. BIBLE WORKSHOPS NOW ONLINE Register online or phone BIBLE360 is a one-day introduction to the Bible for people of all ages and backgrounds. It offers a place to start the adventure of reading the Bible or to pick up the journey again if it has been a while. May 25: Kenmore-Brookfield June 8: Cleveland Clergy Retreats 2013 July led by The Rev d Paul Black Encountering God in the Present August 2 4 led by The Rev d Martyn Hope Principles and Elements of the Spiritual Life September led by Dean John Shepherd The Good News October led by The Ven Gail Hagon Singing the Lord s song in a strange land Registrations for all retreats available through Clergy Only section 5

6 From NCD NCD PROJECT NEWS The PMC is inviting churches in the NCD Project (and any parishes wanting to start using Natural Church Development), to join in another bulk order of NCD surveys so that we can obtain a 50% discount (or better) on the cost of the survey. (The target is 40+ survey orders, which will deliver a price of $ per survey). We intend to submit the order by the end of the month, so please contact Ralph Bowles (rbowles@anglicanbrisbane.org.au) as soon as possible. Parishes enrolled in the NCD Project are asked to complete an Annual NCD Project Evaluation form this month. This is intended to be completed after a discussion in Parish Council and with leaders involved in the NCD process. See You are encouraged to explore the new NCD Empowering Leadership test as a way to release the potential in your church s leadership team. Contact The Rev d Ralph Bowles (rbowles@anglicanbrisbane.org.au) for more information. Workshops 2013 HR S MINEFIELD SEMINAR IS COMING TO THE NORTHERN REGION September 21 Watch this space for location! Next BIG THING (a partnership event between St Stephen s Coorparoo & PMC) Grow & Glow a one day Conference designed to encourage, train & challenge us in our various ministries July 27 9am 4pm St Stephen s Coorparoo, 343 Cavendish Rd, Coorparoo Cost $40 (lunch included) Speakers: Bishop Alison Taylor - Fresh Expressions in Australia The Rev d Dr Michael Jensen An Anglican Theology of Mission For further info & rego: From BMF THANK YOU TO CHRIST CHURCH MILTON FOR WARM WELCOME TO THE BMFTEAM Fr Tom, Wendy and the BMF team had the great joy of visiting Christ Church Milton on Sunday to share their story. Special thank you to Fr John and the Parish for welcoming them. It was wonderful to celebrate Mothers Day with the Parish and Wendy provided small arrangements for the ladies. It was a great joy that the team were joined with their family members who celebrated Mothers Day with them at Milton. The team attended St Andrews Lutwyche Mothers Day Breakfast on Saturday. It was wonderful that a donation of $ was received from this Parish for donations for this first part of the year. The team visited Mt Gravatt Mothers Union 50th anniversary last Thursday and to collect some Golden Windmills built by the Mt Gravatt Men's Shed. Special thank you to Phyllis Mick from their Parish for her donations of crocheted handtowels. Next Stall at the Aspley Hypermarket is 30 May. Could people please help with fresh baking...anything would be gratefully received. Red & White "Fruit of Vine BMF Wine available $ free delivery Brisbane area. Wine will be available at Synod. Needed this week: Special order for a crocheted toilet doll!! Can any craft person help? Needed by 30 May. Prayer Point for Sunday 19 May: Bishop of the West, Bishop Rob Nolan and the priests and their families serving in the remote West Next Money box opening 30 June. Contact Fr Tom Hall on , 6 Gladdon Street, Bald Hills Q 4036 tombbhall@bigpond.com DIRECT DONATIONS to the Bush Ministry Fund can be sent to BSB Account No Importantly please reference your Parishes name and "BMF" on the deposit. Cheques can be sent to the Bush Ministry Fund, GPO Box 421, Brisbane Q

7 PLEASE KEEP OUR MINISTRY FORMATION STUDENTS IN YOUR PRAYERS David Adams Natalie Adams Stephen Briggs Helen Button Jamee-Lee Callard Aaron Coates Daniel Hobbs Claye Middleton Jon Osborne Mary-Anne Rulfs Trevor Sketcher Grant Sparks Steffan Van Munster Graham Warren Suzanne Wilton Rodney Wolff 2013 SFC RESEARCH SEMINAR PROGRAM... consider yourself invited Postgraduate students in the Honours, Masters and Doctorate programs present aspects of their ongoing research. Whenever possible, visiting scholars also contribute to the program. Held six times per year on Thursday afternoons, these seminars are free of charge and open to the public Seminars: 8 August; 12 September; 10 October For further information Ceri Wynne (Acting Academic Dean) on cjwynne@optusnet.com.au If planning to attend, please advise us on registrar@ministryeducation.org.au or EfM EFM MENTOR TRAINING at Brookfield Centre for Spirituality, Wednesday, 3 July to Friday, 5 July, Cost: $75.00 for new participants. $65.00 for accredited mentors Contact Adele alexandadele@bigpond.com or Lynne lk.cain@bigpond.net.au Professional Development 2013 for all clergy The next professional development session will be Developing Strengths in Preaching on Thursday 19 th September Guest presenter Tim Johnson. Tim is Associate Priest at St Hilary s, Kew. He has trained preachers throughout Australia and PNG with Langham Partners International. Registration open for both sessions. Please lyn@stjohnsbulimba.org or call to register attendance and payment details for Diocesan Clergy. PROF. TOM WRIGHT AT RIDLEY COLLEGE July 16 th Jesus, Paul and the Mission of God s People & 17 th Paul and the Faithfulness of God From the Director of YCF Ministry 7

8 EMMAUS REUNION! Have you ever attended a Diocesan Emmaus weekend? If so, you re invited to a reunion for all years at All Saints, Chermside parish on Saturday 18 May from 3pm. Dinner at Grill d Chermside to follow. For more details, see or call Nathan at the MEC on (07) RISE DAY IS HERE AGAIN! Saturday 1 June, 9am to 4pm, at St Francis College, Milton. Grow your Church by growing your Youth and Children s Ministry skills! Choose from workshops on Messy Church, Social Media, Kids Talks, Anglicare projects, Youth Group relationships, Children s Ministry ideas, and many, many more! BBQ lunch and all materials included for the low, low cost of just $10 we want you to come! Here is what attendees said after RISE 2012: It was great to have affordable training. Made travelling worthwhile. It was an excellent time of learning new things. I enjoyed the day, and have much to think about. All the presenters were informative and entertaining, and I have some great resources to share when I get home. I came to get inspiration to move forward, to enlarge our children s ministry: job done! Messy Church workshop: a fantastic experience spurred us on to work towards having Messy Church in our parish. Spread the word in your parish and register today at or call Fiona Hammond at the MEC on (07) SENIOR ICHTHUS CAMP FOR YEARS 10-12! Don t sit around shivering in Winter come and make new friends with lots of other boys and girls on Senior Ichthus and learn more about living as a Christian today, along with many fun, challenging activities on and off site! 30 June-6 July 2013 at Peregian Springs on the Sunshine Coast. Register now at or call Nathan on (07) SPIRITUAL COMPANIONING AT ST. FRANCIS If interested please call on a Tuesday or Wednesday to make an appointment. The Roscoe Library: forming people, transforming communities Actively involved in the Anglican Diocese of Brisbane? You re welcome to free membership of the Roscoe Library. Please visit, browse and borrow! Recently, the Library has been buying in books on the spirituality of aging. Some titles are: The three secrets of aging : a radical guide by John Robinson initiation, transformation and revelation! Aging as a spiritual practice by Lewis Richmond a contemplative guide to growing older and wiser. Fierce with age : chasing God and squirrels in Brooklyn Park by Carol Orsborn when she is replaced by a younger-looking avatar on the company website, Carol realises she needs to rethink her life. Living your legacy : an action-packed guide for the later years : 13 sessions for individuals or groups by Dale & Sandy Larsen study your way into aging Remember to live! : embracing the second half of life by Thomas Ryan a writer of many books on retreats and interfaith relations, the author contemplates the aging process Explore these resources and more using the Roscoe Library catalogue: go to roscoe.org.au and click on Catalogue. Opening hours are Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm. Library staff, Eve James, Susan Thomas and Kay Murry, can be contacted on or library@ministryeducation.org.au. 8

9 Anglican Schools Commission Religious and Christian Education Professional Development Day Thursday Developing depth in religious and Christian education in Anglican Schools To register for next week s Primary or Secondary Religious and Christian Education Professional Development Day please Karen Bolland, teamcoordinator@ascqld.org.au or telephone Primary & Secondary: 16 May 2013 Venue: St Francis College, Milton The day will be aimed at Heads of Religious Education, those involved in developing RE units and primary and secondary religious educators who will be informed about the Anglican Philosophy and Curriculum Framework and assisted with practical examples of how their programs might be shaped and resourced. The cost is $40.00 per person (including Morning Tea and Lunch) Commonwealth Bank Foundation Teaching Awards Nominations are open for the 2013 Commonwealth Bank Foundation Teaching Awards. The Awards celebrate and recognise teachers who are helping to build students financial literacy skills. Schools can nominate teachers who are currently teaching the essential life skills of money management in an innovative way. Winners will be recognised and awarded $10,000 towards their education program, and receive $2,000 as a personal reward. There are 15 awards to be won and winners will be announced on 31 July, Nominations close on 7 June, For further details please click on the following link: AASN Anglican Schools Students Network Conference 2013 Date: 31 July 2 August 2013 Venue: Alex Park Conference Centre The Anglican Schools Students Network 2013 Conference is asking you to be the change that you want to see in the future. Each day there will be workshops and time for sharing thoughts and ideas about the community, the world, our environment and God. It is aimed at Anglican school students in Years 10 and 11, School Chaplains and staff members. Please discuss cost, transport and registration with your School Chaplain QCT Excellence in Teaching Awards Are you inspired by an excellent Queensland school teacher? Nominate him/her for the 2013 QCT Excellence in Teaching Awards. Registered teachers from Queensland State, Catholic and independent schools are eligible for nomination in four award categories. For further information and to download a nomination form please click on the following link: Gold Coast Careers Expo Thursday, 9 May 2013 (9am 8pm) The Gold Coast Careers Expo is an annual event which has been developed to help young people engage in further education, apprenticeships and employment. The Expo is a community event providing the opportunity for all attendees to engage with leading training providers, employment agencies, apprenticeship companies, service providers and community organisations all on the one day under the one roof. The Expo will be held at Royal Pines Resort, Ashmore. For more details: Southbank Institute of Technology Taster Programs June/July Southbank Institute of Technology is offering taster programs over the June/July school holidays for students in Year 11 and 12 who are interested in Music, Business or Photography. These short programs will give students an opportunity to enter the campus and liaise with industry experienced teachers Professional Development Seminars The Vision Statement for Anglican Schools in the Diocese of Brisbane encourages the provision of staff who model the Christian life and ethos of the school and have access to professional development. With this in mind a number of seminars were developed that seek to provide presenters with expertise in the field, exploring topics of importance to the spiritual life and ethos of Anglican Schools. Please find below an example of one of the topics: Anglicanism in a Nutshell Jonathan Sargeant An integral part of an Anglican school is the expression of its ethos, grounded in the life and faith of the Anglican Church. But what is Anglicanism? Can it be described in simple terms? This workshop will consider some of the key features of the Anglican ethos and what the church is all about. In addition to this, participants will engage in an exploration of how the important principles of Anglicanism might be more fully expressed in the life of the school. Each interactive session is of 90 minutes in duration and includes time for input and discussion, as well as questions and answers. The seminars are suitable for all staff and could be booked into Professional Development days throughout the year. They would also be suitable for afterschool PD sessions. Please click on the following link for a Brochure: 9

10 Please click on the following link for a Registration Form: Please click on the following link for details of additional Professional Development days: For further information Stephen Harrison, Director of Mission, ASC: projects@ascqld.org.au. Community Services Commission Let s talk Recognition during Reconciliation Week! Monday 27 th May Queen St Mall Stage, Brisbane City 12-2pm On the first day of Reconciliation Week Anglicare Southern Queensland in partnership with Queensland University of Technology, and supported by the Anglican Diocese of Brisbane Social Responsibilities Committee, is going to be hosting an event, to show our support for recognising Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Australia s Constitution. It is going to be a celebratory event with music, a series of speakers and performers on stage. We will also have an information stall and will have a crew in the area handing out information and chatting to passersby about constitutional recognition. We would like to invite anyone to join us in this celebration and to show support for Recognition by: Joining us in the Queen St Mall during lunchtime; Taking part or helping out; Displaying a banner or sign from your organisation showing support for Recognition Please let us know if you are interested in taking part, or would like more information about the event or the Recognition campaign. PALLIATIVE CARE WEEK 2013 THANKSGIVING SERVICE St John s Cathedral Friday May 24 10am This invitation is extended to all parishioners and their families and friends who have lost a loved one, so it would be great if this invitation could be placed on noticeboards and/or pews around the parishes. The service will include a candle lighting ceremony to honour the memory of lost loved ones. RSVP: by Fri 17 May Ph: or enquiries@palliativecareqld.org.au 2013 MENTAL HEALTH ORIENTATION FOR PASTORAL CARERS Wednesday July 24 th 9am till 4pm. Guest Speaker: Dave Andrews - Working towards a more human mental health response. Chermside Uniting Church corner Rode Rd and Lutwyche Road. Brochures out April. Phone: (07) Web: aplacetobelong.org.au Diocesan Services Commission FOCUS... 10

11 The June/July edition of FOCUS will be available from the first weekend in June. Get ready to read these great features: Living the Dash Just what did you do in your hyphen? It s good to talk Sharing stories across the Diocese Grey matter How will we care for an ageing population? Financial Services Commission GOVERNANCE FOR GOOD ACNC PUBLICATION Australian Charities and Not-for-Profit Commission has published a governance guide for charity Board members. Its main focus is on what good governance looks like and the roles and responsibilities of directors. This would be a useful resource for new Parish Council members or others wanting a refresher. From DSRC JUSTICE REINVESTMENT IN AUSTRALIA The DSRC recently provided a submission to the Australian Government Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee. The Justice Reinvestment approach is new to Australia. It is about taking taxpayers dollars out of prisons and putting them back into communities and in addressing the underlying causes of crime and recidivism. The submission can be found at: PROPOSED CHANGES TO GAMBLING, LIQUOR AND TRADING HOURS LAWS Did you see the recent appearance of the Archbishop on 7.30 Queensland talking about proposed changes to Queensland pokies and extended trading hours? ( ) The DSRC also put in a submission on these issues to the Queensland Government, which have just been publicly released. This is sure to be an ongoing area of concern to many in the Diocese. You can find a copy of the discussion paper and submission on the Office of Liquor and Gaming website: TRADE OF THE INNOCENTS MOVIE Trade of Innocents is a high quality, engaging and compelling film that is a powerful tool to raise awareness of the atrocities happening in the sex industry, human trafficking and slavery of women and young children. Details on the screening date, locations, times and tickets can be found online at: Here s a link to the film, trailer and resources: DIOCESAN CLASSIFIEDS DO YOU HAVE A BELL THAT IS RETIRED BUT NOT RETIRING? IT NEEDS TO BE HEARD St Catherine s, Centenary Suburbs, is desiring to find a church bell that has retired and no longer being used, for our Garden of Memories placed under the cross at the Spire of Pillars. If you can assist please call Gordon Plant on Other Resources Dear CMS Members and Supporters, 11

12 Tim and Jeanne will soon complete their time in St Andrews Hall. They will be heading up to Brisbane in late June and will begin deputation. With this they will need accommodation somewhere across the southern side of Brisbane from mid June 2013 April We are looking for a house or apartment, that has everything Tim and Jeanne will need, including furniture, white goods, bedding, linen, cooking appliances, pots, pans, utensils, crockery, cutlery, and laundry facilities. We are not looking for a granny flat. Do you know anyone who has a Fully furnished apartment or house (i.e. to house sit) in roughly this area. If you think you can help please or call Cameron Beahan at the CMS Office. cbeahan@cms.org.au or phone If you can t, then please pray that God will provide the right accommodation to help Tim and Jeanne s deputation go smoothly, and please also let your church know that we are looking. ABM MODAWA PILGRIMAGE, PAPUA NEW GUINEA On August 10th, 1891 Australian missionaries arrived at Kaieta near Dogura and established what has become the Anglican Church of Papua New Guinea. ABM invites Australians to undertake a pilgrimage to Dogura, the place where the Anglican Church of PNG was born, and celebrate God s mission past, present and future. This is a journey of learning and solidarity that will challenge your understanding of mission and reinvigorate you for following God s call in your own context. Who: You will need to be fit to travel in remote areas of a developing country When: 5-15 August 2013 How much: $2,190 + airfares (approximately $1000) Next steps: To find out more or request an application please contact ABM Education Missioner, Brad Chapman by (bac@abm.asn.au) or phone (03) ABM SAGADA PILGRIMAGE, PHILIPPINES 17-26th October, 2013 In 2013 the ABM Auxiliary are supporting the Christian Education work of the Episcopal Church in the Philippines. Funds that are raised for the project are being sent to support the development of culturally appropriate Sunday School resources for Anglican Churches across the Philippines. But this year the Auxiliary Special Project comes with a twist. Sunday school teachers and young people in the Philippines are keen to meet the Australians who are supporting their work. So the Anglican Board of Mission is arranging a special Sagada Pilgrimage to give Australians the opportunity to find out more about life and faith in the Philippines by journeying to visit our Church Partners. The Sagada Pilgrimage will occur from the 17th-26th October this year. The pilgrimage is open to anyone over 18 years or travelling with a parent or guardian. Anyone interested in further details can visit How Much? $ airfares of approx $1000 Who can apply? Anyone over 18 (or travelling with a parent or guardian who is over 18), fit to travel in a developing country and ready to pray and reflect on mission in a group environment. How to Apply: Submit the application form available from ABM s website. Contact: Greg Henderson ABM Education Officer Ph: (07) , M: E: education@abm.asn.au From QCT QUEENSLAND CHURCHES TOGETHER ANNUAL SERVICE OF RECONCILIATION Monday 27th May 6.45pm for 7pm St Mark s Anglican Church, 41a Winnets Rd, Daisy Hill Thursday 30 May 6:45pm for 7pm The Salvation Army Ipswich Corps, Cnr Ellenborough St and South St, Ipswich Monday 3rd June 6.45pm for 7pm St Andrew s Uniting Church, 299 Ann St, Brisbane City Everyone welcome From Multi-Faith FaithCentre Come along and watch a special screening of the movie: "Frontrunner: The Afghan Woman Who Surprised the World". A Film that centres on the theme of our current campaign run by Amnesty International to help raise awareness about the ongoing issue of Afghan Women's Rights. 12

13 So bring along your friends and family to help raise awareness and show your support for Human Rights both here and abroad. Time: 6:30pm Date: Thursday, May 16th 2013 Location: Multi-Faith Centre, Griffith University Nathan Campus To RSVP go to or or phone VOLUNTEER RECEPTIONIST NEEDED The Multifaith Academy is in need of a volunteer to act as a Personal Assistant to the Director and the Deputy Academic Dean. The appointee will need to have excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills, the ability to work independently, and efficient typing skills and computer experience. Remuneration is by way of an honorarium. At this stage, it is envisaged that the position would occupy two ½ days a week from 9.30am- to 2pm, and be based at West End. If you are interested in this opportunity, please phone the Academy on LAY CHAPLAIN/SPIRITUAL CAREGIVER COURSES Multifaith Academy offers 9 week courses: July 8 Sept 6 or Sept 2 Nov 8 (class sizes 6) at West End, Redcliffe, Oxley & Nambour depending on numbers. Involves supervised work experience and academic training to earn Certificate of Spiritual Care and through to Advanced Certificate. Further details: Closing the Gap in Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health and Life Expectancy A Public Forum In this election year, what policy priorities and changes do Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people want in order to close the gap on health standards and life expectancy? Friday 24 May PM BRISBANE MULTICULTURAL CENTRE, 28 Dibley Street, Woolloongabba REGISTER for this FREE forum for catering purposes, by em.fl@bne.catholic.net.au or phone Light refreshments will be available at each of the sessions. This forum is hosted by the Murri Ministry Team and the Catholic Justice & Peace Commission of Brisbane. From Australian Christian Meditation Community Qld COMMUNITY DAY Saturday 8 June 2013 Holy Spirit School Hall, 36 Villiers Street New Farm Guest speaker Roman Catholic Archbishop of Brisbane, The Most Rev. MARK COLERIDGE 10.00am (morning tea) Lunch (BYO) DONATION:$10 Suggested. RESOURCES: Available for sale on the day PARKING: In street, none on site. CONTACT: Gabby Nelson. toga@bigpond.net.au Mobile From ANSD National Conference, Canberra Ibis Styles Canberra, 203 Goyder Street, Narrabundah ACT 2604 September The Time is Now Presenters: Lucy Abbot Tucker, Sue Dunbar Full details: Bible Institute for Everyday Living 30 th May 1 st June (Thurs night Sat lunch) Riverglenn, Indooroopilly And God Said What? dealing with difficult passages 13

14 Presenter: Fr J. Patrick Mullen (Archdiocese of Los Angeles, Prof of Biblical Studies, New Testament, St John s Seminary Camarillo, CA, USA) For further details: Evangelisation Resources Down Under Ph: erdu@hotkey.net.au WATOTO CHILDRENS CHOIR VISITS The Anglican Parish of Moggill Mt Crosby in conjunction with the Moggill Karana Christian Ministers Fellowship is organising a concert by the Watoto Childrens Choir on Wednesday May 22 7pm at the Moggill State School Hall. The Watoto Children s Choirs have travelled internationally since 1994 as advocates for the estimated 47.5 million children in Africa, orphaned as a result of HIV/AIDS, war, poverty and human trafficking. Each of the children in the choir has suffered the loss of one or both of their parents. All are welcome to attend. FREE ADMISSION 96FIVE Last year Heritage HM started a great movie promotion in cinemas around the city. Faith on Film is showing quality faith and inspiration films in cinemas every Sunday afternoon and Monday evening. Find out session times, cinema locations and the films that are currently playing by visiting Heritage HM are making some free movie tickets available for church ministers. Get your free tickets to Faith on Film by ing ashlee@movieschangepeople.com at Heritage HM. Just let Ashlee know you would like some free tickets to the Faith on Film series.. MATHEW HALE PUBLIC LIBRARY ANNUAL DINNER 7 June pm for 7.00pm Guest speaker: The Rev d Dr Brian Rosner Greed is Good? Why greed is such a powerful force and what we can do about it for venue $50.00 per person RSVP by Friday 31 May to The Secretary, Mathew Hale Public Library, PO Box George Street Post Shop Brisbane Qld info@mathewhalepubliclibrary.com phone (w)or (h) ASPLEY-ALBANY CREEK PARISH INVITE YOU TO RETREAT WITH THEM Going Deeper into God For those who want to journey deeper into their relationship with God, spend time away from the pressures of life, and are seeking spiritual refreshment this retreat is ideal. 6 pm Friday the 21 st June, to Lunch-time Sunday 23 rd June Retreat Conductor: The Rev d Peter Lockyer Santa Teresa Spirituality Centre, 267 Wellington Street, Ormiston. QLD 4160 Cost all inclusive: $280 pp or couples $400 Double room. To register call the parish office: , 14

15 ST MARK S CLAYFIELD PARISH DINNER Friday May 17 th Guest speaker: The Rev d Dr Bruce Hayes ALL WELCOME Details: content/uploads/2011/07/hayes-dinner- Flyer-May-2013.pdf GREEN AND GROWING Quiet day of reflection and refreshment Green, the colour of the Churches' Ordinary season is used to denote growth and vibrant new life, the sprouting of seeds which gives enriched life to the spirit. How is your garden growing? Saturday 29th June 10.am to 3.30pm Christ Church Childers Facilitated by Dilys Griffiths Enquiries Taize Service at: The Church of the Resurrection Anglican Parish of Aspley-Albany Creek 30 Ridley Rd, Bridgeman Downs 6.00pm Sunday 16 June 2013 A service of prayer and song For more information on Taize visit: CHORAL EVENSONG FOR THE DAY OF PENTECOST Sunday, 19th May at 5.30pm Christ Church, St Lucia Music led by the Lucian Singers under the direction of Christopher Wrench. The preacher will be Aaron Coates, Senior Student at St. Francis College. The service will be followed by Wine and Cheese. All are welcome. ADULT CONTEMPORARY SERVICE 6 pm Sunday 26 May Church of the Resurrection 30 Ridley Rd, Bridgeman Downs How can a local church gain understanding of Aboriginal issues? Speaker: The Rev d Bruce Boase PARISH BILLBOARD Cathedral Bus Trip to Toowoomba 25th September 2013 Further details' to come. John Cameron MESSY ST MATTHEW S SHERWOOD 9.00 am, Sunday 19 May Cnr Oxley & Sherwood Roads, Sherwood Theme is Pentecost!! A great morning of worship, fun and learning is guaranteed. For all ages together. CRAFT ST MATTHEW S, SHERWOOD Saturday 1 June am to 4.00 pm A joint initiative of Sherwood Stitchers and the parish. Funds raised go to support Linus Quilters and their work with needy children. Held every two years and well known in the stitching community as a quality event. A MUSICAL AFTERNOON for Baptismal and Children s Ministry Sunday 23 June at 2.00 pm All Saints, Cobbity Cr, Arana Hills. $15 per person (a noon tea included) RSVP: Friday 14 June Ann Ellis or Kathryn Lum DATE CLAIMER Toowoomba West Parish TEAPOT EXTRAVAGANZA September 2013 Bus trips catered for Contact Sandra Lingard

16 GENERAL May Jun 1 Jun Jun 30 July 6 Jul Jul 21 Jul 24 Jul 27 Aug 4 Aug 8 Sept 12 Sept 25 Sept Oct 10 Oct 18 Oct Nov 1 3 Nov 9 Nov WORKSHOPS May 25 Jun 8 Jun 29 Sep 21 CLERGY EVENTS May 29 May 30 Jul 4 Jul Aug 2 4 Aug 4 Aug 8 Aug Aug Sept 2 4 Sept 12 Sept 19 Sept Oct 10 Oct DATES OF INTEREST FOR 2013 Pilgrimage weekend, James Byrne Centre, Toowoomba RISE day Youth & Children s Ministry training, SFC Diocesan Synod Senior Ichthus, Peregian Springs 4 th Intensive SFC Felix Arnott Lecture, SFC Mental Health Orientation for pastoral carers Grow & Glow Conference Vocations Sunday SFC Research Seminar, SFC SFC Research Seminar, SFC Cathedral bus trip to Toowoomba Junior Ichthus, Springbrook SFC Research Seminar, SFC David Binns Memorial Lecture, Brookfield Going4Growth Conference 5 th Intensive - SFC Saturation Day, Oxenford Directed Spiritual Retreat, Ormiston contact MEC Bible 360 Kenmore-Brookfield Bible 360 Cleveland Small Group Facilitation Seminar, St Bart s, Toowoomba HR workshop Anglican-Roman Catholic Clergy Day Professional Ethics for Clergy, Kenmore Professional Ethics for Clergy, Bulimba Clergy Retreat, Ormiston - led by The Rev d Paul Black (Rector Canberra) Clergy Retreat, Ormiston led by The Rev d Martyn Hope Vocations Sunday SFC Research Seminar Northern Region Clergy Conference, Pialba Southern Region Clergy Conference, Noosa Western Region Clergy Conference, James Byrne Centre SFC Research Seminar Diocesan Clergy Professional Development Program Developing Strengths in Preaching Clergy Retreat, Ormiston - The Very Rev d John Shepherd (St George s Cathedral, Perth) SFC Research Seminar Clergy Retreat, James Byrne Centre, Toowoomba The Ven. Gail Hagon (Rector Ballina) 16